Al-Shabab and Al Qadsiah have a history of frequent encounters, with the home side, Al-Shabab, holding an advantage in their home matches. Reviewing the last five matches, Al-Shabab has a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss. Data suggests that Al-Shabab tends to control the game better when leading at halftime, as seen in a match in February 2023 where they led 1-0 at halftime but ultimately lost 2-3. Al Qadsiah's away form is relatively stable, with their ability to avoid defeat in some matches. The corner kick data in their past meetings is generally low, indicating intense midfield battles but room for improvement in finishing. Al-Shabab, facing an opponent whose form has fluctuated in the last two seasons, needs to maintain their home dominance and aim for an early lead in this critical match. Al Qadsiah will likely focus on a defensive counter-attack strategy. Al-Shabab's performance this season has been very disappointing, with the team hovering near the relegation zone. Their last league match resulted in a 0-2 loss to Al-Ittihad. Their last victory was in October's King Cup. Al Qadsiah is currently ranked 5th in the league, but they are eight points behind Al-Hilal, who are in third place. After the league resumed, the team drew against Damac at home. That match was also the first for the new manager, Rodgers, and the draw wasn't a satisfying result, as Retegui hit the woodwork twice, which was unfortunate. Recommendation: Al Qadsiah -1